Sikkim · 7 experiences
Spiritual in Sikkim
Monasteries, dhams, stupas and shrines
Rituals at their own hours, with guides who explain what you see and keep the visit respectful.
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Rumtek monastery and the golden stupa
Cross the valley to Rumtek, the largest monastery in Sikkim, rebuilt in the 1960s as the seat of the Karma Kagyu lineag…
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Prayer flags and offerings at the lake shore
Stand at the shrines by the lake where Buddhist, Sikh and Hindu pilgrims leave offerings and carry home water. Learn th…
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Lachen monastery above the village
Climb to the village monastery above Lachen, a Nyingma gompa at the heart of Lachenpa religious life, with painted wall…
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Morning at Lachung monastery
Walk or drive up to the village monastery above the Lachung Chu before your Yumthang trip or on a spare morning. It is …
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Pemayangtse and its wooden heaven
Visit Pemayangtse, founded in 1705 by Lhatsun Chempo and one of Sikkim's most important monasteries. Climb to the top f…
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Buddha Park and the 130-foot statue
Walk the gardens and pilgrimage path of Buddha Park, or Tathagata Tsal, where a 130-foot statue of the Buddha stands on…
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Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir
Stop at the shrine honouring Harbhajan Singh, an Indian Army soldier who died in this area in 1968. Soldiers posted on …
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